Satellite Messengers

Stay informed anywhere

Add our number to your contacts and text us from your satellite messenger with your GPS coordinates. You'll receive real-time updates on nearby wildfires or current avalanche conditions, keeping you informed wherever your adventures take you.

TrekSafer Fire/Avalanche Report
Jul 21, 06:37
Fires
Jul 21, 06:40
No fires reported within 50km of your location (50.95771, -122.55214).
Aug 16, 17:48
Fires (53.2606983,-125.0907216)
Aug 16, 18:10
AQI: 87

Fire: Sabina Lake (R11204)
Location: W of Ghitezli Lake
47km NE
Size: 56039 ha
Status: Out of Control

Interactive Alerts

Get the information you need

Send a message with "fires" or "avalanche" and your GPS coordinates to the provided number, and TrekSafer will return the corresponding data to keep you informed. You can also add filters to tailor the results, like "fires active 25km".

Live Wildfire Data

Fire reports are queried in real time from official agency sources, including the BC Wildfire Service, Alberta Wildfire, Canada's national fire database, and the US interagency wildfire system. New ignitions and status changes show up as soon as the agencies publish them, and every fire report includes the current air quality index (AQI) at your location.

Supported areas

Wildfire proximity reports
  • British Columbia, Canada (BC Wildfire Service)
  • Alberta, Canada (Alberta Wildfire)
  • Rest of Canada (Canadian Wildland Fire Information System)
  • United States (National Interagency Fire Center)
Avalanche forecasts
  • All Avalanche Canada supported areas
  • All US National Avalanche Center supported areas

If you need information for an unsupported region, feel free to get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you going to spam me?

Absolutely not! We know how expensive messages to satellite devices can be, so you'll never receive a message you didn't explicitly request.

We retain service logs, including your contact details, for 30 days to troubleshoot any issues. After that, they're automatically deleted.

Who's running this service?
I am! I built this in my free time as I needed a solution like this and couldn't find a suitable alternative that worked for me. The source code is published here if you want to learn more. You can also send me an email at scott@treksafer.com if you have any questions.
I have a Spot/ZOLEO/ACR/etc. will my device work?

I've tested this with a Garmin inReach Mini, cell phones w/ satellite support, and others have tested with Zoleo, I expect it to work with any satellite SMS style of service as long as your GPS coordinates are included with the message. If you use a different device and it doesn't seem to be working, just email me at scott@treksafer.com, and we'll work together to confirm compatibility.

Will this work with my iPhone or Android?

Yes, as long as you include your GPS coordinates in the message (For example: Fires (49.414785, -123.031679)). You can also share your location as a map link, which is often easier. Apple Maps and Google Maps share links are supported, along with inReach and ZOLEO location links.

What happens if I send a message from an unsupported region?
You'll receive a response like this:
"GPS coordinates outside of supported fire perimeter area. No data available."
Can I filter the results?

Yes. Fire searches default to a 50km radius and exclude extinguished fires. Add "active" to only include out of control fires, "all" to include extinguished ones, or a custom distance like "25km" or "10mi" (up to 150km). For example: "fires active 25km". Avalanche requests accept "current", "tomorrow", or "all" to choose which forecast days you get.

How can I get support for a new region?
Email me at scott@treksafer.com with the region you'd like to see supported and any details about publicly available data. I'll see if it's possible to add it!

TrekSafer is an independent hobby project, not affiliated with any official wildfire or avalanche agency or any of the brands mentioned on this site. Information is provided as-is with no guarantee of accuracy. Always consult official sources and use your own judgment.